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How do the safety profiles of blood pool agents compare with those of other MR contrast agents?

Since the adverse event profiles of blood pool agents are similar to known profiles of ECCM, it can be concluded that they are as safe as conventional extracellular Gd-chelate contrast agents.

Abdou N et al (2004), J Mag Res Imaging 19: 133-140

Rapp JH et al (2005), Radiology 236: 71-78